Database Administrator (DBA II) (Government)
About The Position
AT&T Global Public Sector is hiring a Database Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions and Intelink Services, which provide interagency information sharing, content discovery, and collaboration capabilities on IC system domains. The DBA will join a small team that creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases across multiple networks and architectures, including on-premises datacenters and cloud environments. The position is based at a government customer site in Laurel, Maryland, requires office presence at least five days per week, and offers no relocation. The role calls for someone self-motivated, able to learn new skills, contribute to the maturity of database support processes, work effectively in a small team, and seek opportunities to automate work and find solutions.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases.
- Experience with index and performance management.
- Experience troubleshooting issues with instances and applications.
- Experience with backup and recovery processes.
- Ability to work with diverse teams in support of a common mission.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ten years of DBA experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of DBA experience in lieu of the degree.
- Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M, with a minimum IAT Level II certification. Listed certifications include CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS.
- Experience with PowerShell or Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks.
- Exposure to Commvault backup solutions.
- Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn.
- Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering.
- Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler setup and management.
- Experience supporting SharePoint implementations.
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases across multiple networks and architectures.
- Support databases hosted in on-premises datacenters and cloud environments.
- Manage database indexes and performance.
- Troubleshoot issues with database instances and applications.
- Support database backup and recovery processes.
- Contribute to the growth and maturity of database support and maintenance processes.
- Work with diverse teams in support of a common mission.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Paid time off and holidays, including at least 23 vacation days per year and nine company-designated holidays, based on date of hire.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid caregiver leave.
- Additional sick leave may be available beyond what state and local law require.
- Adoption reimbursement.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life and accidental death insurance.
- Supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal programs.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Employee discounts of up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet and fiber where available, and AT&T wireline phone.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
